The service at that hotel you just stayed at was so-so. Your friend’s experience at the same property, on the other hand, was spot on. Why the disparity? It may be more than chance.
According to Joshua Bush, a hotel industry expert and the chief executive officer of Avenue Two...
Alice, 66, a retired personal assistant, and David, 74, a retired printing industry worker, had been considering equity release for some time.
“Eventually we decided if we wanted to live more comfortably we would have to take the plunge,” said Alice.
Alice and David, not their real names, said their pensions...
Having a wedding is expensive. But so is attending one. The average wedding guest is spending close to $900, according to the 2016 American Express Spending and Saving Tracker. That includes things like gifts of cheese plates to hotels for the big day. If it’s a destination wedding, the...
Half of Americans aren’t on track to generate enough income to cover essential expenses in retirement, according to a recent survey by Fidelity Investments.
Of course, that means that the other half is mostly on track. The question is, do know whether you’re on the right side of this 50-50...
The month of March is dedicated to eating your fruits and vegetables. Becky Holcomb, a dietitian at Mercy in Springfield, explained why this year's theme is "Go Further with Food. "No matter who you are, or what you're involved in, or what your health status is, food is going...
All women want to look like a million dollars regardless of their budget. Here’s how to look not only stylish but expensive whilst on a budget.
Have you ever wondered how some women just look like money? These women can wear a simple white t-shirt with jeans and somehow look...
Looking to lower your higher education costs? These money-saving tips will help you avoid massive loads of student debt and keep your expenses to a minimum
In case you didn’t get the memo, college costs are going nowhere but up. Tuitions and fees have gotten so astronomical that even higher...
If you're a millennial, you've probably heard that we have sub-par savings rates. We don't save enough for retirement, we don't save up enough to live on our own so we stay with our parents longer, and we're just all-around bad spenders.
Luckily, most of these stereotypes aren't actually true....
Some wealthy families remain wealthy for many generations because they’re able to sustain intergenerational financial values. Although it isn't easy, these values can be passed down through what you say and what you do to successive generations, or else they may not survive a generational transition. Financial values and...
Make a date to discuss it
A big problem couples have with money is not discussing ( or lying about) it. Change that by making “the talk” a priority.
“Communication is so important within a relationship to set up these budgets,” said Brian Wagenbach, a certified financial planner with Charles Schwab.
“If...
